Local & Town-Based Resources
- Holliston Youth & Family Services (HYFS)
Located in Holliston, HYFS provides short‑term counseling, community referrals, therapeutic groups, care coordination, and supports for all ages. The services are free of charge to Holliston residents. Town of Holliston+1 - Holliston Mental Health Collaborative
A collaborative effort of local providers, community organizations, and advocates to expand access to mental health & substance use supports in the Holliston area. Town of Holliston - Sapphire Counseling
Address: 27 Charles Street, Room 1B, Holliston, MA
Phone: 774‑233‑0108
This is a local counseling practice offering therapy to adults, dealing with issues such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, etc. Town of Holliston - School-Based Counseling / Support
- Placentino Elementary School Counseling – Holliston’s school counselors offer emotional support, referrals, and resources to students and families. Placentino Elementary School
- Holliston High School Counseling – provides a list of resources, and school counselors are available to support students. Google Sites
Regional & County-Wide Resources
- Middlesex County (CBHC / Crisis / Restoration Center Planning)
- The Middlesex County Restoration Center is a planned crisis diversion facility, intended to provide behavioral health and substance use care, triage, stabilization, and “walk-in/police drop-off” access, as an alternative to arrest or ER. Mass.gov+1
- Middlesex Mental Health (Belmont, MA) – a private psychiatric practice accepting patients of all ages for evaluations, medication management, and telehealth. (Note: they may not accept MassHealth / Medicare. Check payment/insurance terms before engaging.) Middlesex - Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL)
Though statewide, this is a key connection point. You can call or text to get help identifying local services, even when you don’t know exactly what you need. Middlesex Citt Tac+1 - Middlesex County Mental Health Resources Guide
A directory of agencies serving adults, youth, LGBTQ+ communities, and more across Middlesex County. Useful for locating clinics, support groups, and specialty services. Middlesex Citt Tac - Massachusetts Mental Health Treatment Centers (e.g. MMHC in Middlesex County)
These may provide outpatient and inpatient psychiatric care, depending on location and insurance. Massachusetts Mental Health Center - Vinfen / Greater Lowell CBHC & Crisis Services
Vinfen is the provider selected to operate behavioral health services (mobile crisis, outpatient, stabilization) connected to the Restoration Center pilot. Mass.gov
Hotlines & Referral Services
- Interface Referral Service (William James College)
Helpline (toll-free): 888‑244‑6843 (Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm) — free, confidential referral service matching you to mental health providers in your area. Placentino Elementary School - Advocates Crisis Line
For emergency mental health/emotional crises (available 24/7). Holliston High School’s resources page lists (800) 640‑5432 for speaking with an Advocates crisis clinician. Placentino Elementary School+1 - Mass 2-1-1
A free, confidential, multilingual information & referral service. Available 24/7 in Massachusetts. Holliston Children - Care Solace
A navigation service that helps match people with available mental health providers based on their needs and location. Holliston Children
Tips for Making Use of These Resources
- Start local with HYFS / town services
Since HYFS is free for residents and local, it’s often easiest to begin there. They can help you get stabilized or refer you to more intensive care if needed. - Use referral services
Interface and Care Solace can help you find providers accepting your insurance, or that offer sliding scale. - Check insurance/coverage
Before engaging a private provider (e.g. Middlesex Mental Health), confirm whether they accept your insurance or offer reduced-cost options. - Crisis vs non-crisis
If there’s immediate danger (to self or others), call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Use hotlines (Advocates, BHHL) for urgent but non-emergency emotional crises. - Persistence & follow-up
When you call referrals or clinics, ask specifically whether they’re accepting new clients, wait times, whether they accept your insurance, and what paperwork is needed. Sometimes multiple calls yield a “yes.”